Matheson scandal continues to cast long shadow over Parliament at FMQs
The expenses scandal surrounding Michael Matheson continues to dominate The Scottish Parliament as the First Minister faced a cross-party challenge on the controversy on...
First Minister to lay out priorities for government
First Minister, John Swinney, will lay out the priorities that will underpin the work of his government on Wednesday, and as he has already...
Government put £5 million into start up businesses
Extra investment to grow and nurture high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs has been announced.The £5 million package will help deliver end-to-end support for Scotland’s start-up...
Forbes backing business
Deputy First Minister and Economy Secretary Kate Forbes will announce a package of support for start-up high-growth businesses on Monday.It will be aimed at...
Government declares a housing emergency
The Scottish Government has declared a housing emergency across the country, voting in favour by 95 votes with 29 against in a vote on...
Complete Scottish ministerial team is confirmed
As well as the 11 members of the Cabinet announced on Wednesday afternoon, a further 14 Ministers have now been appointed by First Minister,...
John Swinney sworn in as First Minister
John Swinney was officially sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday, where he took the Official Oath in front of the Lord...
John Swinney – First Minister designate arrives at Bute House
John Swinney appeared on the steps at Bute House on Wednesday as First Minister designate after being voted in by MSPs in the chamber...
John Swinney voted in as First Minister
There were several nominations for the post of First Minister - the leaders of the main parties and we heard speeches from all -...
Humza Yousaf tenders resignation as First Minister
First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has tendered his resignation to the King.When he took office last year he was the first Muslim leader in...
Quarter century since the first Scottish Parliament election
Today marks 25 years since the very first Scottish Parliamentary election was held in 1999.So who were the first Edinburgh MSPs? Here is...
Greens call for parliament to recognise Republic Day
Lorna Slater, the co-leader of Scottish Greens at The Scottish Parliament has issued a call for the parliament to recognise Republic Day on 5...
Kate Forbes steps aside to allow Swinney a coronation as leader
As widely expected after the announcement of John Swinney as a contender for the SNP leadership, Kate Forbes MSP has announced that she will...
John Swinney announces he is running in the SNP leadership contest
John Swinney who admitted he is the longest serving Scottish parliamentarian has announced his candidacy in any contest for the SNP leadership.He also...
Scottish Labour call for an election
Following the resignation of the First Minister, Humza Yousaf, Scottish Labour have called for an election in Scotland.Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar MSP...
Political ping pong continues over the weekend
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf has written to all party leaders in what he says is an effort to build consensus for the common...
Greens to discuss Bute House Agreement
The Scottish Green Party has announced that members will discuss the Bute House Agreement at a General Meeting. Co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater have...
Parliamentary committee visit to Macsweens of Edinburgh
The Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee were out and about on Thursday visiting Macsweens Haggis to hear from the business about their...
MSP’s office becomes target for vandals
An Edinburgh MSP discovered that someone has covered the shopfront at his Leith office with paint on Tuesday.On ‘X” Ben Macpherson MSP said:...
Robertson will be flying the flag in the US
Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, is travelling to Washington DC and New York this week.He will take part...
Government commits more funding for mental health
The Scottish Government has announced monies for two funds to help mental health projects for children and young people as well as adults.The Communities...
Choudhury worried that Circular Economy Bill “does not go far enough”
Foysol Choudhury MSP has said that The Scottish Government's Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill does not go far enough to tackle overconsumption and create a...
New Scottish disability benefit to be introduced
The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce a Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance for those with a disability or long-term health condition ....
Proposals for introducing a visitor levy making progress
The City of Edinburgh Council aims to be the first council area in Scotland to implement the new tourist tax plans when these become...
Jason Leitch stepping down from post
The Scottish Government has announced on Tuesday that Professor Jason Leitch will leave his role as National Clinical Director at the end of April....
Visitor Levy continues its way through parliament
Edinburgh has been at the forefront of introducing the Transient Visitor Levy or tourist tax for at least the last decade.Successive administrations in...
Community Right to Buy powers will be reviewed this summer
The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs has announced that The Scottish Government is to begin a review of Community Rights to Buy this summer...
Government publishes the latest in series of independence papers
The Scottish Government has launched the latest in its series of independence papers and the latest deals with putting Scotland in place on the...
Independence paper to set out how Scotland will take up its...
The Scottish Government will outline its "vision of an independent Scotland as an internationalist country promoting peace, prosperity and climate action" later on Monday.External...
Best Start Foods available to more people as rules relaxed
The Scottish Government has changed a benefit which will allow around 20,000 people to access funding to help with food shopping.The eligibility rules for...
